The Importance of Iron Supplementation in Pregnant Women

Authors

  • Abdullah Chanzu Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, CAN Designs that Cell, Halifax, NS, CAN
  • Molly Wells Faculty of Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, CAN Designs that Cell, Halifax, NS, CAN
  • Natasha Vitkin Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, CAN Designs that Cell, Halifax, NS, CAN
  • Sarah Nersesian Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, CAN Designs that Cell, Halifax, NS, CAN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15273/hpj.v3i2.11552

Abstract

Iron supplementation is an important treatment for pregnant people with iron deficiency anemia. For this reason, we designed and created an evidence-based infographic with accessible fonts, pictograms, and language. This tool serves as a framework for the potential of visual communication tools in the context of improving medication and treatment adherence. Various sources were utilized to derive information on a suggested iron intake regimen; however, we encourage individuals to consult with their primary care providers in order to establish the ideal regimen for them, adjusted to unique individual factors.

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Published

2023-05-26

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023)

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Infographics

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